Michael MacLennan Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hello there,Some of you may remember me from back in the day - Subsistence! Errr... Popcorn Fiend! Errr... Hookers Green! Oh... - not been here in a few years. If not, never mind, I wasn't that cool anyway.But that's besides the point. I'm now writing a couple of articles for stv on the best clubs and pubs in Aberdeen, and was hoping for a few suggestions? All shall be much appreciated.** Unless it's for The Pearl Lounge, which surely can't be as bad as it seems from the few minutes I spent on its website. Can it? Hopefully I'll never find out.PS Just saw my profile's still as awesome as ever. Rock on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hello there,Some of you may remember me from back in the day - Subsistence! Errr... Popcorn Fiend! Errr... Hookers Green! Oh... - not been here in a few years. If not, never mind, I wasn't that cool anyway.But that's besides the point. I'm now writing a couple of articles for stv on the best clubs and pubs in Aberdeen, and was hoping for a few suggestions? All shall be much appreciated.** Unless it's for The Pearl Lounge, which surely can't be as bad as it seems from the few minutes I spent on its website. Can it? Hopefully I'll never find out.PS Just saw my profile's still as awesome as ever. Rock on.Club wise, Snafu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturtpot Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 The Moorings for best pub, The Priory for best club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Deathnail Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Best Club: Snafu.Best Pub...Moorings, POW, Under the Hammer and The Grill all get my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Bar 99 any night of the week is pretty cool for a few wee drinkies, nice selection of cocktails and it has some personality. (Not like most of the rest which are the usual leather sofas etc experience).A safe bet is always Snafu, which is especially good on their DJ nights.I realise I'm digressing slightly but if you want a busy night during the week you should try the following. (On average the busiest clubs during the week in as far as I can tell)Monday - Tiger TigerTuesday - Everywhere quiet. Trust me, I've tried them all.Wednesday - Pearl Lounge (Tonik and Paramount are usually busy on a wed night)Thursday - Try the freebies first. Priory *shudder* Exo and Espionage. The latter of which is most likely to have something going for it. If no, go to Snafu. I believe Snafu have just bought the place above so I'd expect some improvements there soon.The new fashionable rock night on Friday is at Korova on Bridge Street. Nice view of Windmill Brae from the windows in the top bar. It's new as well so it may be worth a look.Sat just go where you can get a drink. Go to Dusk early, get a window seat. Another bar that has a bit of a personality about it and FINE cocktails. Might be worth a look.So.... Erm..... Snafu, Korova, Dusk and Bar 99 which I'm particularly a fan of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf-one Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Club: Snafu (by miles) Live Veune: MoshuluBar: The Grill, Under The Hammer, 99.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.60 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/4.0.10406/724; U; en) Presto/2.2.0)Under the hammer, ma's, moorings and bar 99 for pubs. Snafu for clubs but i only go there for dirty hearts really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 My choices would be:Pubs: Moorings, Tilted Wig, Howff, POW... with honorable mentions going to The Old Kings Highway (when Tommy Dene is there) and The Hen Hoose (for Kareoke) Post pub clubs: Always enjoy myself in Snafu. Starting to feel a bit old in Exodus, but still enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I can see a trend in this thread... Anyway, my choices:Bestest pubs: Prince of Wales, Under the Hammer, The Moorings.Bestest clubs: Snafu, although I don't go there that often. Exodus is very good if you are not a miserable old git like me who hates students and queues that never end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Out of interest what do people like so much about Under the Hammer? I don't hate it or anything, just find it's always too hot and, erm, just a room where people are drinking. I suppose that's pubs for you though so it's probably ok. The pubs I go to are the ones near where I live. I hate them all in different ways but fuck walking into (and then back from) town. Clubs, I've hardly been to one since I got into a relationship. That's not to say I only ever went to clubs to pick up chicks, I rarely did, but I reckon that would have been the loose plan kicking around my drunken brain. I trust this post has been of the utmost help to you in your quest to find the best pubs and clubs in Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Out of interest what do people like so much about Under the Hammer? I don't hate it or anything, just find it's always too hot and, erm, just a room where people are drinking. I suppose that's pubs for you though so it's probably ok. The pubs I go to are the ones near where I live. I hate them all in different ways but fuck walking into (and then back from) town. it sells a good range of beers and isn't populated by arseholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I usually find the folk in Under the Hammer are pleasant...not a place where I'd expect to be bottled regularly But I'm not in that often, as I don't find it very comfy. I like old-fashioned pubs like the Prince of Wales, the Grill, the Adam Lounge, the Frigate etc. I sometimes enjoy the more down-market ones like the Hen Hoose, the Market Arms and the Lorne Bar. Like Shaki I'm too lazy to walk too far, so my most regular haunt is the Holburn Bar, for convenience.Clubwise I'm too old to care, but I like Snafu. Have hopes that Korova will be OK, but have only sampled the bar bit at lunchtime so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 i would like the prince of wales alot more if they managed to stop the smell of stale pish from floating through the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Agreed....fresh pish is much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Exposure @ Lemon Tree Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 My preferences:PUBSUnder the Hammer - nice relaxed atmosphere, bit of character, nice bar staff, kick in the arse from my workGrill - old fashioned, relaxed, serves a cracking pint, kick in the arse from my workFive - I like the staff in there, and its about the only more modern looking pub that I can actually stand...CLUBSSnafu - not full of wankers, good tunes, good pints, only downside is when its busy it's a nightmare to get served and Steven Milne is often there, and Steve Winton is also there a lot either trying to shag you or bottle youTunnels at the weekend would normally be my choice, but it rarely seems to be my choice and folk end up in Exodus, Priory, Espionage - hate those places. Used to love Exodus, but it's just crammed as full as it can get and often full of dicksVENUESMoshulu / Lemon Tree / Snafu / Drummonds / Tunnels - all very good in their own ways in my opinion. Moshulu's probably my favourite. Snafu's my favourite of the smaller venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Tunnels would be an ace club if it didn't keep fucking about with it's club nights and had some consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekido Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 wheres Under the Hammer? *feels stupid*Pubs: Prince of Wales - nothing beats an old mans pubThe Kings Bar - same as aboveSlains - Mostly because I always end up thereClubs:Snafu - to be fair, its the only decent 'club' in AberdeenVenue:Moshulu / Tunnels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 it's off golden square on north silver street, just beside the globe and an auctioneers(hence the name). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekido Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 thats still no use, street names are useless to me. I suck at directions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAnderson Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just up the street from the stage door (restaurant at the forum), if that helps?Also not far from the music hall (golden square)...Google mapsIt's about halfway up North Silver St, in the middle of the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael MacLennan Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks all, much appreciated... been far too long since I've had a chance to enjoy the pubs and clubs of Aberdeen myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The Illicit Still is a pub I enjoy spending time in. They always tend to have good-looking barmaids and waitresses too. That helps. It's one of my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aekido Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 for the atmosphere or the ladies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djamba Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Pubs: 99 Under the hammerClubs: Origin - showcases all the finest underground music. Holds the longest running Scottish drum n bass club night jungle nation. No where like it for a sweaty dance off in aberdeen.Snafu: Excellent venue...you probably know enough about it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The Priory for best clubBig Time Joke Time, its a drongohole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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